2010 dodge ram-2500 Model Overview

Just after we named the 2010 DodgeRam 2500/3500 Heavy Duty our 2010 Motor Trend Truck of the Year, we found out that it would no longer be called a Dodge per a new marketing direction by Chrysler for its full-size trucks that called for them to be their own brand.

The removal of Dodge badge does nothing to detract from this highly-capable truck’s qualifications. Need to pull 17,300 pounds? It’ll do it. Haul two-and-a-half tons of cargo? It’ll do it as well, all without a need for urea fluid for its Cummins diesel to meet emissions standards. As a bonus, the Cummins comes with an exhaust brake — the sort normally found in big rig. It’s a feature that’s quite useful when pulling eight tons of anything.

The redesign gave the Ram HD the same exterior styling as the Ram 1500, which was redesigned a year prior, as well as the same interior design and available interior features. The result is a hard-to-beat combination of capability, comfort, and style.

The 2010 Ram Heavy Duty is an all-new model with a completely new interior, exterior, and chassis. Powertrains largely carry over from 2009, though the 5.7-liter V-8 receives more power. The 2009 models made 355 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque, 2010s are good for 383 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque.

Every Ram HD model looks imposing due to its size. All 3500s except short-bed Crew Cab models are wide-body duallys. All models come exclusively with 17-inch wheels. Power Wagons come with all-terrain tires.

All Ram HDs offer plenty of space for their five or six passengers, with Mega Cab models offering a limo-like 44.2-inches of rear leg room.

The Ram HD’s only gasoline engine, a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8, makes 383 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque and comes mated exclusively to a 5-speed automatic. The brawny 6.7-liter Cummins I-6 diesel makes 350 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque and can be had with a 6-speed auto or manual and comes with an integrated exhaust brake.

Ram HDs come standard with dual front airbags and side curtain airbags and four-wheel ABS. An integrated trailer brake controller is optional, as are a rear sensor system and rear-view camera.

Recalls

Recall ID#10V009000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Recall Date

2010-01-11

Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Units Affected

20045

Recall ID#10V657000 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Consequence

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Recall Date

2010-12-24

Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 4500 AND 5500 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WEAKENING AND FRACTURE OF THE LEFT BALL STUD ON THE TIE ROD RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING.

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Recall Date

2010-07-07

Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE NITRO AND RAM 1500 TRUCK; RIGHT AND LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED MASTER CYLINDER TO HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) BRAKE TUBE ASSEMBLY END FLARE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.

Units Affected

20626

Recall ID#10V200000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Consequence

THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING THE SHIFTER IN PARK. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Recall Date

2010-05-11

Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIN MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

BRAKE LIGHTS THAT ARE SLOW TO EXTINGUISH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Recall Date

2010-12-07

Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 2009 THROUGH OCTOBER 2010. SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINE AND A HYDROBOOST BRAKE SYSTEM MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A POWER STEERING RESERVOIR CAP WITH EXCESSIVE VENT PRESSURE LEVELS THAT MAY RESULT IN BRAKE PEDALS THAT ARE SLOW TO RETURN.

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR CAP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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